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DIY Oil-Free Diya: If you also want to try something new this Diwali (Diwali 2025), then this DIY water lamp idea is perfect for you. It’s not difficult or expensive to make, just a little creativity and some household tools are required.
By adopting some easy DIY tricks, you can keep the house glowing for hours by lighting a lamp without oil.DIY floating water lamp: There is a tradition of lighting lamps on the day of Diwali (Diwali 2025). Although today people decorate their homes with the help of different types of lights, lighting a lamp is considered auspicious. In fact, Diwali is not only a symbol of lights and colors but also an opportunity to decorate the home in different ways. In such a situation, we bring different types of lamps from the market and with their help we decorate and light up every corner of the house. Oil or ghee is used to light the lamp.
How to make a flashlight –
– First, take small glass cups and fill them with water. Keep in mind to leave a little space at the top, about an inch. Now if you want your lamp to look a little colorful and elegant, add any food coloring or water color to the water.
– After that, add a few drops of oil to the water with the help of a spoon. This oil will float on the surface of the water and give a subtle glow to the lamp. Now take the clear plastic wrap and cut out small circular shapes with scissors. Make a small hole in the middle of these round pieces with the tip of the incense stick and insert the cotton wick into it.
– Now carefully place these small wicks on the water. They will be seen floating and will look very cute. If you like, you can also add some glitter in the water to make the lamp look more sparkly and festive. Finally, light the wick with a matchbox or lighter and see how your house will start glowing with colorful lights.
Lamps are made this way It will burn for hours It will create a beautiful, colorful and festive atmosphere at home. Apart from this method Providing oil and ghee There will be no smoke and dirt caused by burning traditional lamps. However, if there are children in the house it is better to be a little careful.
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I started my journalism career with Doordarshan, after which I worked as a senior reporter in several major newspapers including Dainik Bhaskar. A good reputation in diverse fields such as health, education, art, social issues… Read more
14 October 2025, 2:15 PM IST
Home decor tips for Diwali: Lamps will be lit with water, not oil, learn this DIY


